Correctional Teacher

About the role

Located at the Education / Jackie Brannon Correctional Center, this Correctional Teacher position involves performing professional teaching work at the elementary or secondary level within a correctional institution, applying special methods and techniques for the habilitation of inmates. This is an on-site position; remote work is not eligible.

Responsibilities

• Conducts classes in elementary or secondary school subjects such as science, biology, English, social studies, mathematics, fine arts, commercial arts, practical arts and physical education; conducts classes in language and language development and speech and speech reading for special pupils.
• Plans and lays out courses of study for subjects taught; gives instructions; has a specific field or grade level; prepares and administers examinations; prepares various reports such as progress reports, daily attendance reports and report cards.
• Devises and uses special instructional materials or teaching aids for subjects taught in regular elementary and secondary school programs; gives individual instructions, encouragement, counseling and guidance to students as necessary.
• Maintains classroom and corridor discipline; advises and assists in planning and supervising class and student club activities; prepares and grades examination papers; prepares reports on attendance, progress and capabilities of each pupil for administrative purposes.
• Attends teachers meetings and participates in the planning, scheduling and development of the school program.
• Maintains inventory of books and supplies.
• Participates in staff meetings and staff development training sessions; attends staffings to provide input on students’ progress.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree
• Current Oklahoma Teaching Certificate
• Applicants must upload their Oklahoma Teaching Certificate with the application

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of modern principles, practices and materials in the specialized field of education
• Knowledge of the content matter in the area of instruction
• Knowledge of accepted methods of teaching students with special needs
• Ability to supervise and instruct pupils
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative relationships with others
• Ability to organize and present facts and opinions clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing